Andouille Sausage Soup Recipe
If you love a comforting bowl of soup with bold spices and tons of protein, this andouille sausage soup is perfect for you! Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, this family dinner will have everyone satisfied.
I’m never mad about having to test a soup recipe several times, but this andouille sausage soup was truly delicious every single time! I wanted to get just the right amount of seasoning, hot sauce, and sausage spice to strike a delicate balance… You get a touch of heat in the back of your throat without breaking a sweat or being too intense for the pickier eaters. It’s the perfect soup for a cold night when you feel under the weather!
Can’t get enough soup? Me either! Try this Marry Me Chicken Soup, this Keto Chili, or the super addictive Crack Chicken Soup for instant comfort!
Why you will love this recipe:
- Easy – There are no complicated cooking methods, difficult-to-find ingredients, or secret tricks to making this soup amazing. This recipe is simple enough for beginner cooks and busy families.
- Meal Prep Friendly – This soup gets better and better as it sits and the flavors develop! It’s perfect for making on the weekend, then enjoying throughout the week. You can even freeze the soup for long-term meal planning or stocking the freezer for friends and family.
- Wholesome & Comforting – The classic vegetables and two types of meat make this a super filling comfort food that can fit within many different diets. You get loads of vitamins and nutrients while this soup warms you up from the inside out.
Sausage Soup Ingredients
Here is a quick overview of what you will need for this recipe. Scroll to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page for exact measurements.
- Garlic, Onion, Bell Pepper, Celery, and Carrots – Chopped. These simple veggies add tons of flavor!
- Chicken Breasts and Andouille Sausage – There’s a great balance of lean protein and fatty flavor with this combination, and the andouille sausage adds a great spice to the soup. You can use other chicken cuts and a different sausage if you prefer, though.
- Olive Oil, Cajun Seasoning, and Hot Sauce – You could swap the olive oil for your preferred cooking oil. The hot sauce does add a touch of heat, but you can add more or less depending on your spice preference.
- Chicken Broth and Fire Roasted Tomatoes – The better quality broth/stock you use, the better quality soup you’ll get! If you only have regular canned tomatoes, that will work fine in place of the fire roasted version.
How to Make Andouille Sausage Soup
This simple soup just requires a large pot or Dutch oven with a lid. Here are step-by-step photos so you can make it just right every time!
- Sauté veggies. Warm your pot over medium heat, then add in olive oil. Sauté your onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrots for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add in garlic and continue sauteing for another minute or until nice and fragrant. Transfer veggies to a plate or bowl and set aside for now.
- Brown the sausage. Place the sausage into the same pot you just used. Cook until browned, stirring occasionally so that each bite has nice color on it.
- Add all remaining ingredients and simmer. Return the veggies to the pot, then add in your chicken, seasoning, hot sauce, tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cover with a lid. Reduce heat to medium low and allow to cook for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent pieces from sticking to the bottom.
- Shred chicken. Once veggies are tender and meat is cooked through, remove the chicken from the pot. Shred the chicken with two forks or a mixer, then stir it back into the soup. At this point, the soup is ready to serve or cool to freeze.
What to serve with spicy sausage soup
We like this soup garnished with chopped parsley or green onions with a side of cheddar jalapeno cornbread waffles. This gluten-free gouda bread would also be delicious! For a low-carb option, try it with these keto biscuits or rosemary keto rolls.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
This soup will keep well in the fridge for up to four days. Just make sure you allow it to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. It even freezes well! If you know you won’t finish it within 3-4 days, just pour the cooled soup into a freezer bag or freezer-safe container and freeze. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge and simmer over medium-low heat on the stove. Individual portions can be microwaved at 50% power, stirring between each 1-minute blast.
Andouille Sausage Soup FAQs
No, you can use nearly any meat you have on hand! Smoked sausage, chicken sausage, Italian sausage, or a meatless option like the Impossible brand would also work.
This soup doesn’t have anything that would restrict it from being keto, but the use of tomatoes, carrots, and other veggies does bring the carb count to just under 12 net carbs per bowl. You might be able to work it into a keto diet, but I’d say this one is likely more “low carb” than “keto.”
This soup does have a touch of heat for very mild spice lovers. If you like spicy foods, though, you will want to increase the amount of hot sauce. As written, this is more of a family friendly dish with a light kick.
To skip the prep time, you could use frozen mirepoix to replace the celery, onions, and carrots and pre-chopped bell peppers from the store. If you are in a major hurry, you could skip the chicken breasts, simmer the soup 15-20 minutes, then add in shredded, pre-cooked chicken. The chicken obviously doesn’t soak up as much flavor this way, but it’s still tasty and makes a great dinner possible in a rush.
If you’ve cooked a big pot of this soup only to decide it’s a little too hot for your liking, don’t worry! We can change that. The easiest way to mellow out a spicy soup is to stir in some cream cheese, heavy cream, and/or shredded cheese (cheddar would be great). Works with dairy-free commercial substitutes, too!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 13-ounce package andouille sausage
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 14-ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
- 32 ounces chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add olive oil and sauté garlic, onion, celery, bell pepper and carrots for 3-4 minutes, until tender. Remove the vegetables and set aside.
- Add the sausage, stirring occasionally, and cook until browned. Return vegetables to the pot.
- Add the chicken, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, fire roasted tomatoes and chicken broth.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the chicken, shred and add back to the pot. Stir and serve.
